Awards & Accolades

2005

At DBS, we put our customers first. And the confidence that our customers have in us drives us to excel and to redefine boundaries.

We continued to garner numerous prestigious awards in 2005, reflecting our growing strength and influence on the financial landscape throughout Asia. We are proud that the market recognises the strengths of our diverse team and our ability to deliver innovative financial solutions to our customers. Here are some of our awards.

IFR Asia

Singapore Equity House - DBS

Global Finance

World's Best Foreign Exchange Banks 2006

Best Trade Finance Banks and Providers 2006

Country Winner: Singapore - DBS

Private Banker International

Outstanding Private Bank Asia Pacific Award

The Asset

Asset Asian Triple A Awards 2005 Country Awards:

Best Domestic Investment Bank

Best Domestic Bank

Global Finance

World's Best Corporate/Institutional Internet Bank (Asia/Pacific)

The Banker

Ranked 11th: Top 200 Asian Banks

Euromoney

International Cash Management Services

Ranked 12th: Asia

Ranked 30th: Western Europe

Ranked 24th: Central & Eastern Europe

Basic Point

Ranked 9th:

Asia-Pacific Mandated Arrangers (Jan-Sep)

Ranked 3rd:

China Mandated Arrangers (Jan-Sep)

Ranked 2nd:

Asia Mandated Arrangers (Jan-Sep)

Ranked 6th:

Hong Kong/ Macau Mandated Arrangers (Jan-Sep)

Ranked 3rd:

India Mandated Arrangers (Jan-Sep)

Ranked 7th:

Malaysia Mandated Arrangers (Jan-Sep)

Ranked 1st:

Singapore Mandated Arrangers (Jan-Sep)

Ranked 4th:

South Korea Mandated Arrangers (Jan-Sep)

Ranked 2nd:

Thailand Mandated Arrangers (Jan-Sep)

Ranked 8th:

Asia-Pacific Bookrunners (Jan-Sep)

Ranked 10th:

China Bookrunners (Jan-Sep)

Ranked 4th:

Asia Bookrunners (Jan-Sep)

Ranked 6th:

India Bookrunners (Jan-Sep)

Ranked 3rd:

Singapore Bookrunners (Jan-Sep)

Ranked 2nd:

South Korea Bookrunners (Jan-Sep)

Ranked 10th:

HK$ Floating-Rate Issues (Jan-Sep)

The Asset

Best Domestic Bank

DBS - Singapore

Best Domestic Investment Bank

DBS - Singapore

AsiaRisk

Asia Risk Local Market Award 2005

House of the Year - Singapore

Best Domestic Providers of FX Services as voted by Corporate

DBS - Singapore

Asiamoney

Best Domestic Providers of FX Services as voted by Financial Institutions

The Banker

Bank of the Year

FinanceAsia

Best Asian Bank

Best Domestic Providers for Local Currency

Ranked 10th (Local Currency Products):

Best overall for Interest Rate-linked Structured Products

Currency-linked Structured Products

Ranked 7th:

Best Ideas & Most Innovative Products

Ranked 8th:

Best Understanding of Client Constraints

Local Currency Products

Ranked 7th:

Best Product Range

Ranked 6th:

Best at Structuring Products that Accurately Reflect your Risk-Reward Expectations

Ranked 8th:

Best Understanding of Client Constraints

Ranked 4th:

Best Market Coverage & Research for Structured Products

Asiamoney

Interest Rate-Linked Structured Products

G3 Denominated Products:

Ranked 10th:

Best Ideas & Most Innovative Products

Ranked 8th:

Best Understanding of Client Constraints

Local Currency Products:

Ranked 5th:

Best Product Range

Ranked 10th:

Best Ideas & Most Innovative Products

Ranked 8th:

Best at Strutting Products that Accurately Reflect your Risk-reward Expectations

Ranked 4th:

Best Understanding of Client Constraints

Ranked 3rd:

Best Market Coverage & Research for Structured Products

Ranked 8th:

Best Price Capabilities for Structured Products

Ranked 7th:

Best Training & Educational Support for Structured Products

Ranked 9th:

Best After-sales Service for Structured Products

Asiamoney Cash Management Poll

Best Local Cash Management Bank - Singapore

Best Domestic Bank for local currency cash management services - SGD as voted by financial institutions

Most Innovative Cash Management Solutions

Best at Understanding your Business Strategies, Objectives and Requirements